The best book illustrators for hire near Calgary

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17+ Best Book Illustrators for Hire near Calgary

Olga

Calgary, AB, Canada

I'm an illustrator with over 6 years experience specializing in picture books and I'm all about infusing colour and life into storytelling.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Street Characters Inc.

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Yuliia

Calgary, AB, Canada

Welcome to world where vibrant imagination meets the page. I have 7+ years of experience committed to bringing authors' visions to fruition

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Sylvain

Montreal, QC, Canada

If you are looking for the best possible visuals for your book's cover, I can bring my 20+ years working on AAA movies to the table!

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, Steampunk, Fantasy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Framestore
MPC

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Masoud

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

I am Masoud, an illustrator based in Saskatoon, Canada. I'm ready to breathe life to your ideas with high quality illustrations.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Saskatchewan Prevention institute
La Nouvelle Plume (Regine, Canada)

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Leonard

Toronto, ON, Canada

I'm Leonard, an illustrator fascinated by all things natural. I specialize in telling stories about the earth, geography, flora and fauna.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Nature, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Travel, and Transportation.

Work experience:

NGX Interactive
Self-employed
Mapleleaf Fine Arts School

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Izabela

Toronto, ON, Canada

Award-winning and bestselling children's illustrator. I can design and illustrate your picture book :)

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Jessica

Toronto, ON, Canada

Specializing in illustration with a graphic design background; my focus is storytelling, book illustration and design. Let’s tell a story!

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

Images 2000 Inc / Northwood Collection / Feri & Joon / Mirrorize
Self-employed

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Sonja

Edmonton, AB, Canada

A dedicated illustrator with a profound passion for children's books. I love to create vibrant, colourful and fun artworks that sparks joy.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

Different Publishers
To Blink Animation
Demagog Studio

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Jimmy

Montreal, QC, Canada

3D illustrator crafting engaging content for families & young audiences. Let's bring your stories to life in vibrant dimensions!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Alena

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Illustrator crafting immersive, emotion-driven visuals for contemporary fiction, YA, magical realism & more. Let’s bring your story to life!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Young Adult, New Adult, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

Film Industry
Ecstatic Graphic Design Studio
Self-employed

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Alex

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

I'm a digital illustrator and cartoonist who primarily makes things that are colourful, fun, and expressive.

Genres: Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Nature, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

Self-Employed

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Scott

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Scott is a freelance illustrator, with over two dozen, critically acclaimed and award winning, graphic novels to his credit.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, LGBTQ Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

HighWater Press
Stranger Fiction Inc.
Marvel Comics

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Catarina

North Vancouver, BC, Canada

I'm a specialized children's book illustrator and cover designer with an eye for detail, creating unique images that bring stories to life.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Owlkids Publishing
Ulysses Press

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Daria

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Experienced illustrator specializing in creating editorial arts with vivid metaphors and intricate textured details.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Economics, and Nature.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Apex Media

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Lun

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hi! I'm Lun, an illustrator and designer living in Toronto. I am passionate about art, design & comics. I'm also a recovering sleep eater.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Cultural & Ethnic, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Comics Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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olha

Toronto, ON, Canada

Love creating magic! Children's book illustrator (10+ yrs) creating realistic, classic, and digital illustrations and book design!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Elif

Toronto, ON, Canada

Illustrator with experience in creating illustrations and character designs for print. Open to exploring different styles and aesthetics.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Festival on Wheels || Baskent University
Tragic Mushroom Press Publishing House (WIP), Rene Barchmann, Germany.
Unicef Turkey
Ayizi Publications, Turkey
Various

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